Torch Farm Vets - Farm Animal Services

25/05/2025

🍷✨ JOIN US FOR A WINE & WISDOM NIGHT!

Join us for an evening of trivia, wine, cheese, and fun at Torch Vets Holsworthy this Friday 30th May! 🧀🧠

📍 River Tamar Way, Holsworthy EX22 6HL
🕖 7PM arrival for 7.30pm start
👥 Teams of 6 | £5 per person
💡 Test your knowledge and help raise funds for The Farming Community Network

Bring your friends, your thinking caps, and your love for good wine! 🍷
💰Please being cash for the raffle and bar!

Book now by emailing 📩 [email protected] or speaking to your local branch!

Let’s make it a night to remember! 🥂

25/05/2025

🍷✨ JOIN US FOR A WINE & WISDOM NIGHT!

Join us for an evening of trivia, wine, cheese, and fun at Torch Vets Holsworthy this Friday 30th May! 🧀🧠

📍 River Tamar Way, Holsworthy EX22 6HL
🕖 7PM arrival for 7.30pm start
👥 Teams of 6 | £5 per person
💡 Test your knowledge and help raise funds for the The Farming Community Network

Bring your friends, your thinking caps, and your love for good wine! 🍷
💰Please being cash for the raffle and bar!

Book now by emailing 📩 [email protected] or speaking to your local branch!

Let’s make it a night to remember! 🥂

23/05/2025

🌟 Has a Torch receptionist made your visit smoother, warmer, or just a little bit brighter? 🌟

The BVRA’s Veterinary Receptionist of the Year Award 2025 is now open for nominations — and we’d LOVE for one of our incredible Torch VCSTs to be recognised! 💙

Our farm & equine reception teams works tirelessly to support you and your animals, and now’s your chance to say thank you!

If a member of our front desk team has gone the extra mile, made you feel at ease, or simply shown outstanding care — please take a moment to nominate them!

🏆 Finalists will be invited to the prestigious BVRA Congress, with the winner announced at the awards dinner!

📅 Nominations close 18th July 2025 — let’s give our brilliant Torch team the spotlight they deserve!!

Submit your nominations HERE https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VROTYA25?fbclid=IwY2xjawKSoW5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBickR1YnU1TGlaY2Z0M1h3AR6yujiNtEVxOuK6IqG4iUx-t6E_kXKqzsb1Phmg-KA74OM-Cc-RsFcuoM-G_g_aem_nKUMLC9XLVpRQsLJkocEMA

22/05/2025

📣 Bank Holiday Opening Hours Reminder!🐄

Here’s when we’re available over the Bank Holiday weekend:

📅 Saturday 25th May – Normal hours
📅 Sunday 26th May – Emergencies only
📅 Monday 27th May – Emergencies only

If you need us urgently, we’re still here to help.
Wishing you a safe and restful long weekend!

22/05/2025

📣 Bank Holiday Opening Hours Reminder!🐄

Here's when we're available over the Bank Holiday weekend:

📅 Saturday 25th May – Normal hours
📅 Sunday 26th May – Emergencies only
📅 Monday 27th May – Emergencies only

If you need us urgently, we’re still here to help.
Wishing you a safe and restful long weekend!

22/05/2025

🐄 Step Up Your Cow Care Game!

We're excited to offer a one-day Foot First Aid course designed to give you the confidence and skills to tackle lameness head-on. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or new to herd management, this practical, hands-on training will help you care for your cows when it matters most.

✅ Perfect for:
🔹 Farmers & farmworkers who regularly handle cattle
🔹 Those responsible for herd health and mobility
🔹 Anyone keen to boost their knowledge of lameness management
🔹 People who want to take action before the hoof trimmer arrives

🗓️ One day.
💡 Loads of knowledge.
🐄 Healthier, happier cows.

Don’t miss your chance to learn from the experts and walk away with skills you can put into practice straight away!

📩 email [email protected] to book your place now!

13/05/2025

📸VOTING NOW CLOSED! 📸📸

Thank you to everyone who voted for our staff spring photo competition - we have our winner!! Who doesn't love twin Herdwick lambs?! Congratulations Helen!

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12/05/2025

🌼 Spring Photo Competition – We Need Your Vote! 📸🌸

Our team at Torch has been busy capturing the beauty of spring throughout March and April – from blooming flowers to sunshine-filled moments with four legged friends.
After much deliberation, our directors have shortlisted the top entries… and now it's over to you!

💬 Which photo do YOU think best captures the spirit of spring?
👉 Swipe through the shortlist and like your favourite photo! The photo with the most likes WINS!

Voting closes at 9am Tuesday 13th May!
Let the sunshine and snapshots shine! ☀️📷🌱

07/05/2025

🚜Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025: guidance now available!

FETF provides grants for machinery, equipment and technology items to help cut costs and boost efficiency on your farm.

Funding is available under 3 themes:

💡Productivity
💡Slurry Management
💡Animal Health and Welfare

To read more:

Updates from Defra's Farming and Countryside Programme

07/05/2025

📸 Congratulations to the winner of our Lambing Photo Competition — Eleanor Burgess!

Her beautiful image captured the spirit of the season perfectly. Eleanor, we’ll be in touch to arrange your prize!

A huge thank you to everyone who entered — your photos were truly wonderful.
Wishing you all a safe and successful lambing season!
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03/05/2025

🐑 📸 It’s time to choose your favourite lambing photo!
Head over to our Lambing photo competition album now!

Like the photo that you love the most and the picture with the most likes by the end of the bank holiday weekend will be our winner! ☀️

The lucky winner will be notified and invited to come collect their wonderful prize!

Have a fantastic bank holiday, everyone — and thank you for sharing the joy of lambing season with us!

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